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mean

(m/i/n )

Destitute of distinction or eminence; common; low; vulgar; humble.(adjective)

source: webster1913
Occupying a middle position; middle; being about midway between extremes.(adjective)

source: webster1913

an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n(noun.cognition)

Synonym:
mean value

source: wordnet30
That which is mean, or intermediate, between two extremes of place, time, or number; the middle point or place; middle rate or degree; mediocrity; medium; absence of extremes or excess; moderation; measure.(noun)

source: webster1913

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value(adj.all)

Example:
The mean annual rainfall.

Synonym:
average

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characterized by malice(adj.all)

Example:
In a mean mood.

Synonym:
hateful

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having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality(adj.all)

Example:
Taking a mean advantage.
Chok'd with ambition of the meaner sort.
Something essentially vulgar and meanspirited in politics.

Synonym:
base, meanspirited

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excellent(adj.all)

Example:
Famous for a mean backhand.

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marked by poverty befitting a beggar(adj.all)

Example:
A mean hut.

Synonym:
beggarly

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(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity(adj.all)

Example:
A mean person.

Synonym:
mingy, miserly, tight

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(used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt(adj.all)

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of no value or worth(adj.all)

Synonym:
bastardly

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mean or intend to express or convey(verb.communication)

Example:
You never understand what I mean!.

Synonym:
intend

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have as a logical consequence(verb.stative)

Example:
The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers.

Synonym:
entail, imply

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denote or connote(verb.communication)

Example:
`maison' means `house' in French.
An example sentence would show what this word means.

Synonym:
intend, signify, stand for

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have in mind as a purpose(verb.cognition)

Example:
I mean no harm.
I only meant to help you.

Synonym:
intend, think

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have a specified degree of importance(verb.stative)

Example:
My ex-husband means nothing to me.
Happiness means everything.

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intend to refer to(verb.cognition)

Example:
Yes, I meant you when I complained about people who gossip!.

Synonym:
have in mind, think of

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destine or designate for a certain purpose(verb.cognition)

Example:
These flowers were meant for you.

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To have in the mind, as a purpose, intention, etc.; to intend; to purpose; to design; as, what do you mean to do ?(verb)

source: webster1913
To have a purpose or intention.(verb)

source: webster1913